throw up

throw up  {v.}
1.  {informal} or  {slang} heave up. To vomit.
The heat made him feel sick and he thought he would throw up.
He took the medicine but threw it up a minute later.
2.  {informal}
To quit; leave; let go; give up.
When she broke their engagement he threw up his job and left town.
3. To build in a hurry.
The contractor threw up some temporary sheds to hold the new equipment.
4. To mention often as an insult.
His father threw up John's wastefulness to him.
Categories: {informal} {slang} {v.}